_INSPECTION - C1981012 ‎(46)‎

• Permit No: C1981012
• IBM Index Class Name: INSPECTION
• Doc Name: Inspection Report
• Inspection Date: 5/18/2010
• Email Name: KAG
• Media Type: D
• Archive: No

III. COMMENTS - COMPLIANCE
Below are comments on the inspection. The comments include discussion of observations made
during the inspection. Comments also describe any enforcement actions taken during the inspection
and the facts or evidence supporting the enforcement action.
This was a partial inspection conducted by Kent Gorham of the Colorado Division of
Reclamation, Mining, and Safety (Division). Activity has again increased since the last
inspection with many vehicles noted parked near the industrial building and a steady stream
of workers and contractors entering and leaving the site. Ground conditions on this day were
excellent and the weather was overcast and cool.
Signs and Markers
The operator should repaint and/or replace, as necessary, disturbed area markers that are
found at the perimeter of the reclaimed area. Page 2.05-5 of the approved permit reads as
follows:
"Maps 15 and 16 show disturbed areas on the site. The disturbance area boundary has
been established to include a buffer should additional disturbance activities become
necessary. The surface disturbance boundary shown on maps 15 and 16 will be the
boundary marked in the field in accordance with Rule 4.02. These markers will consist of
roofbo/ts or rebar covered with white PVC pipe. As portions of the site are reclaimed
boundary markers will be moved to the reclamation limits of the disturbed areas."
Please ensure that the boundary is marked so that adjacent markers are visible in both
directions when standing at any marker. Comers should always be marked and where
reclamation areas are immediately adjacent to the disturbance boundary as shown on Map
15 and Map 16, the reclamation area boundary supersedes the map boundary.
Roads
The operator continues to improve and reshape roads over the entire site. Berms have been
established on light-use road immediately south and east of the thickener tank on the way to
pond 7(shown at right). The operator ;B
should review the approved network of
roads as shown on Map 11 in light of plans
to restart coal production in the near future.
Haul roads are required to transport coal
and coal mine waste. Coal and coal mine
waste cannot be hauled on access or light-
use roads.
Hydrologic Balance
Pond 7 remains nearly full. The outlet gate
was closed. Water in the pond appeared
slightly murky, likely due to recent rainy
weather. Please ensure that the pond is brought into compliance with the approved plan
(see approved permit page 2.05-10a).
From review of the permit and Exhibit 19 (hydrologic exhibit) it is not clear what the design
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